Authenticator app for Quickbooks Online
How to set up or enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for Quickbooks Online
To keep your Quickbooks Online account secure, enable two-factor authentication (2FA). This page explains how Quickbooks Online 2FA works, which methods Quickbooks Online supports, and how to protect and recover your account. The most secure option is an authenticator app: store your Quickbooks Online 2FA codes in MS Authenticator App and generate a fresh 6-digit code every time you sign in.
2FA methods Quickbooks Online supports
- SMS text message
- Phone call
- Authenticator app (TOTP)
- Email code
An authenticator app (TOTP) is the sweet spot: free, offline, and not vulnerable to SIM-swap attacks like SMS.
How to enable or set up 2FA for Quickbooks Online
Quickbooks Online supports two-factor authentication. Follow our step-by-step Quickbooks Online guide, or read the official Quickbooks Online documentation ↗ for the exact, up-to-date steps.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Quickbooks Online work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?
- Yes. Quickbooks Online supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
- Is Quickbooks Online two-factor authentication free?
- Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Quickbooks Online is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
- What if I lose access to my Quickbooks Online 2FA codes?
- Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact Quickbooks Online support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.
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